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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1944

Page

5

Growth of Murphy's Foods in San Antonio Area

The Murphy's products firm shows rapid growth since 1942 starting with a small local tire on a service station. By 1943 the line expanded to include pies and doughnuts. Today Murphy's operates at 13 St Marys Street with 250 employees, 40 trucks, and serves San Antonio and nearby bases for 24 hour service, with lauded high quality foodstuffs and regular production adjustments to meet demand.

Alamo Murphy's South Flores Street Defese Kelly Field South Pites St-Mary's Street Con Carm San Antonio el Paso Fhoenix Ariz Murphy Pie

Delivery fleet serves Murphy's products in San Antonio area

A pietery displayed in front of the Alamo Box Launch company office at 912 South St. Marys Street shows Murphy's delivery fleet supplying Murphy's products to San Antonio and surrounding trade territory. Forty trucks are noted in the display.

Alamo Box Lauch Company South St. Mary's Street Murphy's San Anaonio

Beauty Products Showroom Offers Wide Range of Hard to Find Items

Independent salesmen can stock up at 511 West Houston Street where Beauty Products displays a large selection of hard to find items including agelastic bobby pins needles safety pins and many more popular goods. The firm prices to allow a wide margin of profit and also distributes beauty products and drug sundries along with Deora perfumes and Brille heir dressing.

Beauty Products Company West Houston Street Beauty Products Snd Itrm Deora

Oriental Gift Shop in San Antonio Offers Diverse Imports

For ten years the Oriental Gift Shop at 123 Alamo Plaza has built a broad selection of new and different gifts, earlo, and art objects. They specialize in imported items including Mexican and oriental merchandise with a wide stock aimed at all family members. The courteous staff gladly offers suggestions to help customers select.

Husiness San Anvonio Oriental Gift Alamo Playa Oriental Shop

Car Repairs Get Attention at Ondl Hopmann Garage

Excellent auto repair service now at Ondl Hopmann garage 40 West Preach place. Mr Holtmann devotes full time to the business with two skilled mechanics to ensure expert repairs with minimal delay. Specializing in engine overhaul electrical and acetylene welding. Free estimates and regular inspection promoted to prevent costly future repairs.

Ondl Hopmann West Preach ‘Place Hohmann Holtmann Hon Man

A and H Axle Service Offers Modern Wheel Alignment

Hob Bourgeois oversees A&B Axle Service at 619 Arouninas promising top light and tight alignment for cars and heavy vehicles. He claims their plant is modern and can align front systems to eliminate wear and shimmy, offering day and night service to fleets, with a focus on steering geometry and rubber preservation. Also notes sweet potato oil vitamin A claim from Texas tests.

A& B Arouinas Irs

Citizens' Industrial Bank Promises Confidential Loans and Friendly Service

Citizens' Industrial Bank at 124 Malan Plaza offers quick cash loan plans with regular bank rates and monthly installments. It emphasizes confidential applications and courteous treatment, led by president Louly K. Nelson, a St Mary's graduate with broad San Antonio ties, and is a member of the American Industrial Bankers Association.

Citizens' Industrial Bank Malan Plaza Citizens’ Industrial Bank Citizens’ Taduadal Bank American Industrial Bankers’ Association Chizeng Louly K. Nelson Citizens’ Industrial Bath Citizens Nelsons Nelsons & Graduate of St. Mary's University San Antonio

Hawkinson Tire Tread Service Promises Easy Process

Paul Pearce owner of Hawkinson Tire Tread Service at 635 South Flores outlines a tire tread method described as not a retread but a new process. He claims the casing is prepared, buffed, molded, and treated to form a strong bond with the foundation, reducing wear and improving non skid performance.

Awkinson Paul Pearce Hawkinson Tire South Flores’ Street Hawkinson Fearce Pearce

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